Crime Rate in Sudbury North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sudbury North West

The total recorded crimes in Sudbury North West, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sudbury North West crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sudbury North West, encompassing approximately 12,831 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (84.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Sudbury North West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Market Hill with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sudbury North West?

To understand the safety of Sudbury North West, we need to analyze Sudbury North West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Sudbury North West reported a higher crime volume than the Babergh average, with 688 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sudbury North West witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Sudbury North West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Babergh average, with 675 crimes compared to 215. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sudbury North West witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Babergh, Sudbury North West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Sudbury North West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sudbury North West has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.99 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Sudbury North West crimes were 688. The crime rate of Sudbury North West in 2024 was 53.62 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sudbury North West were around 675 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.61 (year) or 4.38 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sudbury North West)CrimesRank (Sudbury North West)CrimesRank (Sudbury North West)
Great Cornard46 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East33 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South35 3398 4358 4
Sproughton & Pinewood21 8397 5354 5
Brett Vale23 5212 8152 11
North West Cosford17 9201 9289 6
Long Melford21 7308 6270 7
Lavenham22 6193 11146 12
Box Vale15 10264 7201 10
Chadacre9 15195 10210 8
Copdock & Washbrook12 12172 12204 9
Stour12 11105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland8 16155 13112 17
Sudbury North East11 13115 15132 14
Sudbury South West4 22130 14103 19
Orwell10 1489 20131 15
East Bergholt4 21106 17116 16
Capel St Mary2 23114 16111 18
Brantham7 1759 2271 20
Hadleigh North7 18102 1956 21
Ganges5 1939 2433 24
South East Cosford4 2065 2143 23
Assington2 2447 2348 22

Sudbury North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202519
May 202517
April 202529
March 202527
February 202528
January 202529
December 202429
November 202418
October 202415
September 202422
August 202424

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20253
April 20257
March 202514
February 202511
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242

High Crime Locations Sudbury North West in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sudbury North West postcode area is presented below.

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Market Hill (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Jubilee Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Catesby Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Friars Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Edgworth Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Church Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Acton Square (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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